The Israeli Defense Ministry announced on Tuesday that it had purchased $40 million-worth of advanced drones and autonomous systems from Haifa-based Elbit Systems Ltd.
Jointly developed by the Defense Ministry’s Directorate of Defense Research & Development (DDR&D), the Israel Defense Forces ground forces and Elbit, the new systems feature advanced capabilities and are engineered to support a range of missions, from precise intelligence gathering to targeted strikes.
“These acquisitions ensure that troops can optimally execute their battlefield missions. The DDR&D will continue maintaining Israel’s technological battlefield superiority and supporting the current war efforts,” said Brig. Gen. Yehuda Almakias, head of the DDR&D’s research and development department. (Read More)